CROIX SEBRING HOTEL
6525 US HWY 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-885-4500
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator a copy by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026042867 | May 11, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training employees working.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the floor and by the door.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of jalapeños by San Marcos, one can of tender cactus by San Marcos and one can of white hominy Ovarb, that are dented, operator removed cans and voluntarily discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator a copy by email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in hand wash sink in the kitchen, employee cleaned the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training employees working.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof, sent copy to operator by email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle in the flour, operator took out.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the floor and by the door.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine solution on the floor, employee moved to shelve.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in the storage area in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath the back exterior door in the kitchen.
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door is in poor repair, when in the cooler the door does not open from the inside.
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ginger in a carry out bag, talked to employee about correct bags to use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw chicken stored on top of a container of cooked chicken, employee moved in walk in cooler.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed six employees, with no certified food manager.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees did not know, given paper for them to sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some containers of food in the walk in cooler made on site not date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door is in poor repair, when in the cooler the door does not open from the inside.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3-5 gallon containers of mayonnaise on the floor in the dry storage area towards back of kitchen, employees picked moved to shelf.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed two cans without lids on them, outside next to mop sink.
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeves of to go trays on floor in storage area, employees picked them up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays not stored correctly on shelf in prep area, operator corrected.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler 5 gallon sauce without a lid on it.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator ordered.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator purchased on line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.